IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on December 30, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Game Preview

A rivalry will get renewed tonight, as the K-Wings head up north to Muskegon to play the Fury. Tonight is game six of nine between the teams this season; Kalamazoo enters the L.C. Walker Arena looking for their first win against Muskegon.

Kalamazoo started their abbreviated two game road swing with 2-1 shootout victory last night at Motor City. Tonight's game is a big one for the K-Wings. Kalamazoo starts the night in third place in the Central Division and are just seven points behind the Flint Generals for first place and six points behind Muskegon for second. The K-Wings also have a game in hand over both the Generals and the Fury.

The Fury are hoping to end the evening atop the Central Division. Muskegon is just one point behind the Generals, who have the night off, for first place in the division. Muskegon is an impressive 12-3-0 against their own division, which includes a remarkable 8-0-0 record at the L.C. Walker Arena.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings

Goals Yannick Carpentier (10 Goals)

Assists Yannick Carpentier (16 Assists)

Points Yannick Carpentier (26 Points)

+/- Daniel Carriere (+8)

Penalty Minutes Tyler Willis (152 Minutes)

Power Play Goals David Struch (5 Goals)

Short Handed Goals Tim Turner, Shaun Fisher (1 Goal)

Game Winning Goals Andrew Luciuk, Tim Turner, Yannick Carpentier (2 GW)

Shots: Tim Turner (88 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Yannick Carpentier (19.6%)

Shootout Goals: Shaun Fisher (3 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Andrew Luciuk (100%)

Goals Against Average: Joel Martin (2.16)

Save Percentage: Joel Martin (.923)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Trail All-Time Series: 13-33-6

Season Series: K-Wings Trail Season Series: 0-5-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings lost 4-2 on December 19th @ L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan

Next Meeting: Friday, January 28th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

On the Rebound

So far this season, the K-Wings have faired well following a loss. With their victory last night over Motor City, the K-Wings are 10-4-2 in games following a regulation or shootout loss.

Triumphant Return

The victory over the Mechanics also featured the return of Chad Allan to the lineup. The veteran defenseman had miss three weeks of action due to an injury.

Working Overtime The K-Wings used a UHL franchise high 11 shooters in last night's shootout win. Shaun Fisher led the K-Wings in the extra session by scoring two of the three shootout goals for Kalamazoo, including the game-winner.

Struch There It Is

Over the past 10 games, forward David Struch has averaged just under a point a game. In his last 10 game played, Struch has registered three goals and has added six assists.

Tickets Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wing home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the UHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Box Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get on Line

This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, information about Wings Stadium events, and much much more.

Krueckl on the Radio

Join special guest Tim Krueckl as he joins Head Coach Mark Reeds and the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno this week on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN Monday's from 6-7 p.m. at Sports Forum on Mosel.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9 FM and Your Local Sports Leader AM 1660 WQSN). Join the "Voice of the K-Wings" Mike Modugno for all 80 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre game coverage begins with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the Opening Face-Off to the Final Buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Friday, December 31st Vs Kansas City 7:30 PM (WWMT, COOL 101 New Year's Eve Bash)

Sunday, January 2nd @ Fort Wayne 5:00 PM

Wednesday, January 5th @ Missouri 7:05 PM (CST)

Friday, January 7th @ Missouri 7:05 PM (CST)

Saturday, January 8th @ Kansas City 7:30 PM (CST)

Sunday, January 9th @ Kansas City 3:00 PM (CST)

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International Hockey League 2 Stories from December 30, 2004


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